Many of you fathers, and mothers, of course, are probably worried about balancing work with spending quality time with your child. With the economics of our current world, in several cases, both parents have to work and also put in a lot of overtime. The challenges of maintaining a family structure and raising children are becoming more drastic.

There’s no way around it, though. Most of us have to work to make a living and cannot spend 24/7 with our children. The best thing I can say is be present when you are with your kids. When I say present, be full there, physically, mentally and emotionally. Avoid talking on the phone, sending emails, or doing work related stuff, etc. When you’re at work, be focused on your job. When you’re with your child, be focused on them. I know there will be times when you need to break these rules, but just do the best you can.

Even when you’re exhausted from work, make an effort and spend some quality time with the kiddo. Even if it’s just a few minutes, the relationship will improve considerably, and you’ll have some wonderful memories. Balancing work and fatherhood is challenging but not impossible.